behind, ridden and headway on inner over 2f out, no impression
chased leaders, faded from over 1f out
behind and soon pushed along, ridden and headway 2f out, kept on final furlong
mid-division, weakened over 1f out
led after 1f, ridden and headed 2f out, kept on
chased leaders, lost place 2f out
mid-division, headway on outer over 3f out, kept on
chased leaders, ridden and one pace from over 2f out
led for 1f, chased leaders, ridden to led again 2f out, kept on well
Coconut Queen is tried at the likely odds with Medici Pearl and Tencendeur served up as the alternatives. Coconut Queen hasn't exactly set the world alight of late but she has shown good form at this track in the past and with her stable in much better form of late, she could be a few points bigger than her form realistically allows. Medici Pearl is almost certainly on the improve. She won on heavy going at Beverley but seems capable of showing her form on any surface. Tencendeur is inconsistent but not devoid of ability. The market is watched. Oestopathic Remedy has been running creditably on a slower surface. Improvement will be required on this. Jewelled Dagger has risen steeply up the handicap of late and may be held for the present. Sunnyside Tom is tried over tonight's longer trip for the first time. Coconut Queen can make course form pay on this occasion.
Osteopathic Remedy (IRE) 6-1 (9-7) Behind, ridden halfway, no impression, 5th of 11, 12l behind Northern Dare (8-10) at York 6f 3yo hcp (4) hvy in Jul.
Expensive Detour (IRE) 1-3fav (9-2) Hampered start, in touch, headway to lead over 1f out, ridden and held on under pressure final furlong, won at Thirsk 6f mdn stk (5) gf in May beating Miss Taboo (8-11) by a nk, 12 ran.
Adaptation 20-1 (8-11) Led, headed over 2f out, weakened over 1f out, 9th of 17, 7l behind Third Set (9-9) at Newmarket 1m hcp 0-90 (3) gd in Jul.
Medici Pearl 11-4fav (8-9) Held up towards rear, headway over 1f out, quickened to lead 1f out, ran on final furlong, won at Beverley 7f 3yo hcp (4) hvy in Jul beating Cassiara (8-10) by 2l, 8 ran.
Jewelled Dagger (IRE) 8-1 (9-5) Chased leaders until lost place over 2f out, soon weakened, last of 8, 20l behind The Grey Berry (9-3) at Beverley 1m 3yo hcp (4) hvy in Jul.
Our Blessing (IRE) 16-1 (9-9) Chased leader, ridden over 2f out, kept on same pace final furlong, 4th of 10, 1 1/2l behind Gentle Guru (9-6) at Sandown 5f 3yo hcp (4) gd in Jul.
Gazboolou 9-1 (8-13) Held up, effort over 2f out, never reached challenging position, 5th of 8, 9l behind Medici Pearl (8-9) at Beverley 7f 3yo hcp (4) hvy in Jul.
Sunnyside Tom (IRE) 7-1 (8-7) Prominent, ridden 2f out, kept on final furlong, 3rd of 7, 3l behind Sundae (9-7) at Newcastle 6f 3yo hcp (3) gd in Jul.